Louisa Moore

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Louisa has had a love of cinema from an early age, starting with her first theatrical experience (“Star Wars”) when she was barely 4 years old. Soon after, she would sneak downstairs at 6 am on Sunday mornings to quietly watch “At the Movies” with Siskel and Ebert. Louisa was the strange 8 year old who asked for subscriptions to film magazines for Christmas and movie posters for her birthday.

Growing up in a small town meant limited theater options so she spent most of her childhood repeatedly watching a very large VHS tape library. Movies remained a central part of her life over the years, and her love affair with the movies blossomed in college where she earned a degree in Cinema Studies.

Movies are still Louisa’s passion and she enjoys films that span all genres. The Sundance Film Festival, TIFF, SXSW, Fantastic Fest, the Napa Valley Film Festival, and San Diego Comic Con are yearly trips for this self-proclaimed movie geek.

Louisa is a Tomatometer-approved critic for Rotten Tomatoes, a film reviewer for CherryPicks, member of the Society of Professional Journalists, President of the Online Association of Female Film Critics, serves on the Board of the Critics Groups for Equality in Media (CGEM), and is a proud member of the Las Vegas Film Critics Society, the Critics Choice Association, the Internet Film Critics Society (IFCS), Film Independent, and the Online Film & Television Association. She is also a contributing “New Voices” writer for LeonardMaltin.com and a programming screener for the San Diego Film Festival. Louisa is a voter for the Independent Spirit Awards as well as the Critics Choice Awards.

Professional Memberships:

* Online Association of Female Film Critics, President
* Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-Approved Critic
* Critics Groups for Equality in Media (CGEM), Board Member
* Critics Choice Association, Member
* Society of Professional Journalists, Member
* Las Vegas Film Critics Society, Member
* Film Independent, Member
* Online Film & Television Association, Member
* CherryPicks, Film Writer and Critic
* Internet Film Critics Society, Member
* LAMB Large Association of Movie Blogs, Member
* FilmFed, Contributing Critic

Louisa’s all-time favorite movie is “Wall-E.”

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True History of the Kelly Gang (2020)

True History of the Kelly Gang (2020)

6 / 10

“True History of the Kelly Gang,” based on the novel by Australian writer Peter Carey, isn’t for people searching for a historically accurate biography about the legendary antihero Ned Kelly. This film has an unusual fantasy element that fee... Read the full review »

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The Nest (2020)

The Nest (2020)

8 / 10

The unease and dread in the drama “The Nest” reads much like a horror movie, to the point where I kept expecting a slasher to jump out from behind a door at any moment. This isn’t a scary movie in the traditional sense, but writer / director... Read the full review »

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First Cow (2020)

First Cow (2020)

4 / 10

I hesitate to write a review for director Kelly Reichardt‘s “First Cow” for fear of coming across as uncultured and undignified. I feel it’s important to share my opinion of this overly-praised snore fest, if only to assure the general pub... Read the full review »

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She Dies Tomorrow (2020)

She Dies Tomorrow (2020)

4 / 10

“She Dies Tomorrow” is an experimental-style film that can be summed up in just four words: high concept, poor execution. This low budget mind-bender is comprised of a series of abstract visuals and intentionally obtuse storytelling that feels... Read the full review »

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Wolfwalkers (2020)

Wolfwalkers (2020)

8 / 10

With so many studios gravitating towards lifelike CGI animation, it’s a breath of fresh air when a film like “Wolfwalkers” comes along. This gorgeous, impressive animated feature will transport you back to the glory days of 2d animation, pro... Read the full review »

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Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)

Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)

3 / 10

During most of the time I was screening writer / director John Patrick Shanley‘s “Wild Mountain Thyme,” I kept thinking to myself that it would be better suited to the stage rather than the screen. Turns out this movie actually is an adaptat... Read the full review »

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Promising Young Woman (2020)

Promising Young Woman (2020)

10 / 10

There’s an exhilaration that consumes your body and soul when you see a game-changing film for the first time, and that’s exactly how I feel about writer / director Emerald Fennell‘s “Promising Young Woman,” a bold, provocative, boundary... Read the full review »

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Soul (2020)

10 / 10

“What makes you, you?” It’s a question humans have been trying to answer for ages, and it lays the thematic groundwork for “Soul,” a stunning new animated film from Disney / Pixar. The film is stuffed with complex ideas, a diverse cast,... Read the full review »

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Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

4 / 10

I didn’t have big expectations for “Wonder Woman 1984,” the highly-anticipated sequel to one of the best superhero movies in years. All I really wanted was to be entertained by a fun popcorn movie. What a letdown that this overly-long, tedio... Read the full review »

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Fatale (2020)

4 / 10

From the title alone, you already know what to expect from “Fatale,” a steamy, run-of-the-mill thriller from director Deon Taylor. It’s one of those B-movies where a cheating husband usually learns his lesson, but there aren’t enough twist... Read the full review »

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Relic (2020)

6 / 10

The frustrations of dealing with a loved one suffering from dementia form the unique premise of “Relic,” an interesting, thoughtful debut feature from writer / director Natalie Erika James. Traditional horror fans may be disappointed by the fi... Read the full review »

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The Midnight Sky (2020)

The Midnight Sky (2020)

8 / 10

Good stories make good movies, and “The Midnight Sky” benefits on all accounts. Based on the book “Good Morning, Midnight” by Lily Brooks-Dalton and adapted for the screen by Mark L. Smith, this post-apocalyptic tale translates well to fil... Read the full review »

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Wander Darkly (2020)

Wander Darkly (2020)

8 / 10

The existential romantic drama “Wander Darkly” is one of the more melancholy (and memorable) films of 2020. The story of a couple who are involved in a traumatic accident and awake to find themselves in a surreal state of limbo translates into... Read the full review »

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The King of Staten Island (2020)

The King of Staten Island (2020)

7 / 10

I almost called it quits just twenty minutes into “The King of Staten Island” because it started off like a lazy film about unlikable slackers and felt like the story was going nowhere. I’m so happy I stuck with it because not only did the m... Read the full review »

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Black Bear (2020)

Black Bear (2020)

4 / 10

“Black Bear” is one of those hipster indie films that starts off with a bang but is quickly overshadowed by its own attempts at cleverness. This tangled puzzle of a movie meticulously lays out all the pieces, but writer / director Lawrence Mic... Read the full review »

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Buddy Games (2019)

Buddy Games (2019)

1 / 10

Few things are as bad as a movie that completely wastes a terrific premise, but “Buddy Games” is one of the absolute worst offenders in the history of cinema. This unconditionally awful, putrid movie is one that I’m angry I wasted my time wa... Read the full review »

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Holidate (2020)

Holidate (2020)

6 / 10

The whitewashed romantic comedy “Holidate,” now streaming on Netflix, doesn’t come close to reaching the top of the romantic comedy peak. It’s filled with dated stereotypes and predictable clichés, yet it’s somehow not only watchable, b... Read the full review »

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On the Rocks (2020)

On the Rocks (2020)

5 / 10

If you could bottle movie star charm like a fine wine, Bill Murray could easily be the world’s single largest source. He’s the reason writer / director Sofia Coppola‘s “On the Rocks” is saved from becoming another discarded, flaccid dram... Read the full review »

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Standing Up, Falling Down (2020)

Standing Up, Falling Down (2020)

7 / 10

Billy Crystal isn’t a name you hear thrown around much anymore, but the actor gives one of his best performances in “Standing Up Falling Down,” a delightful little charmer from director Matt Ratner. The story is a familiar crowd-pleaser, but... Read the full review »

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The Stand In (2020)

The Stand In (2020)

4 / 10

If you can say anything about Drew Barrymore, it’s that she’s a hard worker. The actor is back in her first feature vehicle in years in “The Stand In,” a lukewarm comedy from director Jamie Babbit. Barrymore takes on dual roles as washed-u... Read the full review »

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